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Residents can view Agendas and Supporting Documents for the meetings to be found here.

At the Planning Committee Meeting held on Thursday 21st November 2024, Councillors discussed the Wiltshire Council public consultation taking place on upgrading Muddy Lane to a Byway Open to All Traffic. 

Wiltshire Council have made a Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 – Section 53 The Wiltshire Council (District of Royal Wootton Bassett) Path No 64 Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order 2024 on 14th October 2024, with representations relating to the order having to be sent in writing to Janice Green, Senior Definitive Map Officer by 5pm on Friday 20th December 2024.  

The Committee has examined closely the process and progress of the work undertaken to amend this order, particularly as it was Wootton Bassett Town Council who submitted the application to review the order back in 1999! However much as changed since then, and at the meeting held on Thursday 21st November 2024 the Committee resolved to send an objection based on the proposed width being too wide and encroaching on resident properties detailed in their deeds, as reported by residents who came on the night. 

If anyone wishes to send any representation or objections relating to the order by 5pm on Friday 20th December 2024, a copy of the notice explaining the process on how to do so, plus the order and supporting evidence report can be found on Wiltshire Council website: –https://apps.wiltshire.gov.uk/RightsOfWay/Map/Detail/A4wA1aO9?row=D1999003 

On Thursday 14th November 2024, Town Councillors met informally with promoters of Dick Lovett, as they continue to engage and consult with the wider community, on their proposed plan for a new show room near Junction 16 of the M4. A planning application is expected to be submitted in early 2025.

This was followed by another informal presentation from Catesby Estates on Thursday 21st November 2024 for their proposed development of 425 new homes, public open space, a mix-used centre, employment use and a primary school with a pre-school nursery, at Midge Hall Farm, North of Royal Wootton Bassett. This is one of four draft allocated sites in the Wiltshire Local Plan, that was recently approved by Wiltshire Council to submit to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government for independent examination. Presently residents, businesses and interested parties can feedback on the plans found on their website:

https://www.catesbyestates.co.uk/land/land-at-midge-hall-farm-north-of-royal-wootton-bassett

This opportunity to have your say finishes on Sunday 15th December 2024.

At the Amenities Meeting on Thursday 12th September 2024, it was approved to replace the Trim Trail at Old Court play park. Work started on Monday 25th November 2024 and has now been completed.

The final design was selected by the School Council at Noremarsh Junior School and children from the School Council opened the new trim trail at 2:30pm on Tuesday 3rd December 2024.

Pictures of the new trim trail and opening are below; and we hope you can visit Old Court play park soon to enjoy this new addition to the area.

If you need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Royal Wootton Bassett Town Council on 01793 850222, by email on enquiries@royalwoottonbassett.gov.uk or visit our new resident portal My Bassett.

Community Grants Awarded – November 2024 

 Royal Wootton Bassett Town Council’s Revenue and Resources Committee awarded 3 local organisations a community grant following a presentation by representatives from each group at the meeting on Thursday 21st November 2024.  

The grant budget available at this meeting was £1,461 (previous grants have been awarded throughout the year) and once the committee had heard each presentation, it was agreed to distribute the remaining funds equally between the 3 groups.  

The RWB Shed who are a group of local people who undertake various projects primarily with wood to make items for residents of Royal Wootton Bassett as well as the Town Council. The group who recently secured a new location at Crapper and Sons were awarded £487 to help develop the new site with necessary equipment and facilities. To find out more about The RWB Shed visit www.rwbshed.co.uk 

Wiltshire Hope and Harmony, a community organisation who offer therapeutic services such as the RWB Dementia Choir and Tunes, Chill and Chat groups and were awarded £487 to assist with advertising and equipment costs. For more information on Wiltshire Hope and Harmony please contact Lisa Williams.  

St Bartholomew’s Church Flower Guild were awarded £487 towards the costs of flowers for floral displays in the Church which members of the guild change fortnightly as well as putting on extra displays at Christmas, Easter, Harvest Time and Civic Functions.   

Contact details for the groups can be found in the contact pages in the Community magazine. 

The grant applications are now closed for 2024 however, the Town Council are currently reviewing the grant aid process with a view to have a dedicated Revenue and Resources meeting to award community grants once or twice per year. If your group or organisation wishes to apply for grant aid, please keep an eye out on the Town Council Facebook page and website for the timeline for applications for 2025/26.   

All grant recipients will be invited to attend the Annual Town Meeting to explain how the grant was used and the difference it made.  

At the Amenities Meeting on Thursday 12th September 2024, it was approved to replace the toddler play equipment at New Road Park, and we have secured a grant for the redevelopment of this play area.

The works are due to start week commencing 6th January 2025; weather permitting and should take approximately two weeks. Parts of the park may be inaccessible while the installation is carried out.

If you need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Royal Wootton Bassett Town Council on 01793 850222, by email on enquiries@royalwoottonbassett.gov.uk or visit our new resident portal My Bassett

At the Amenities Committee held on Thursday 12th September 2024, funding was approved, and it was agreed to start works on building a gazebo at Jubilee Lake between the play park and Jubilee Lake Café.

The Town Council Grounds Team have now completed the gazebo which provides an undercover space for playpark and café users. The gazebo has one side covered with a roof, the other end is open but will eventually be covered with climbing and trailing plants.

Pictures of the new gazebo are below; and we hope you can visit Jubilee Lake soon to enjoy this new addition to the area.

If you have any concerns, or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact Royal Wootton Bassett Town Council on 01793 850222, via email on enquiries@royalwoottonbassett.gov.uk or via our new My Bassett Resident Portal.

Please see notice below:

Residents can view Agendas and Supporting Documents for the meetings to be found here.

At the Amenities Meeting on Thursday 12th September 2024, it was approved to replace the Trim Trail at Old Court play park; which is due to be installed week commencing 25th November 2024. Weather permitting the installation should take approximately a week to complete.

The final design was selected by the School Council at Noremarsh Junior School and should be open in December 2024.

Parts of the park may be inaccessible whilst the installation is carried out. We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding whilst the new equipment is installed. If you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Royal Wootton Bassett Town Council on 01793 850 222 or via MyBassett resident portal.

Please see notice below:

Residents can view Agendas and Supporting Documents for the meetings to be found here.